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Discover the best top things to do in Ostia Antica, Italy including Relive the Ancient Ostia: Half-Day Tour from Rome, Private Walking Tour of Ancient Ostia: the Roman Pompeii, Ostia antica walking tour, Private tour of Ostia, the ancient city harbor, by van with a PhD archaeologist, Ostia Antica Private Tour: from Rome by Train, Roman Mysteries Family tour of Ostia Antica, Daily life in Ostia Antica (private tour), Best of The Vatican Skip the line Tour of Sistine Chapel and St Peters Basilica , Private tour of Ostia Antica departing from Rome, Ostia Antica Tour from Rome - Small Group.
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1. Relive the Ancient Ostia: Half-Day Tour from Rome
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Relive the glory of Ancient Rome with us on a guided visit to Ostia Antica in a Small Group max 12 people. Visit this once lively harbor town founded in the 4th century BC. Ancient Ostia is commonly referred to as “The Better Pompeii” due to the astonishing preservation of its buildings. You will stroll through ancient taverns, baths, apartments, groceries and theatres and their present condition so strikingly exceeds that of the Roman Forum, Imperial Forum and Pompeii, that it seems a misnomer to call them ‘ruins’.
Inclusions: Visit to the archaeological site of Ancient Ostia, 3 hours professional local guide, Small group tour max 12 people, Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan, Emergency number also operational via whatsapp, Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Rome only)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Tips
Reviewed By pilotjdk
had small group vacation planned for last October. cancelled due to Covid. Was offered voucher or refund. told them we needed refund due to not knowing if we would be travelling within a year. was told they would refund our money. Still waiting on a refund of 2084 and 1500 Euros.. that was over 7 months ago when it was cancelled. numerous emails. most of the time no response. Was promised refund when the person handling our group returned to work. nothing yet... Was really looking forward to a great vacation.
2. Private Walking Tour of Ancient Ostia: the Roman Pompeii
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the archaeological site of Ancient Ostia and its well-preserved ruins, witness of the power of Roman Empire! Our private guide will meet you directly at the entrance of Ancient Ostia and with him you will undertake a trip through the ancient ruins and history. In this 3 hours walking tour of the archaeological site, you will enjoy a quiet and less crowded place, led by an entertaining expert guide. He will disclose secrets and engaging tales about the coastal town raised by one of the founding fathers of Rome, Anco Marzio. Ancient Ostia was the main way through which goods came to Rome from the outer regions of the Empire and it fulfilled a vital function of exchange with foreigners. Ancient Ostia site includes a Roman Baths complex and amphitheater: explore the main archeological site and you will feel like going back in time.
Inclusions: Private local guide for 3 hours
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entry/Admission - Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica
Reviewed By uzkayam
We took a Colosseum tour with Dennis and it was absolutely fantastic. Three hours passed like one minute. Dennis is a wonderful guide- super knowledgeable and fun. We learned a lot not only about the places that we visited but about the overall history of Rome. Highly highly recommend it!
3. Ostia antica walking tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We'll do together a walk through the Roman ruins in this old town. Its history, rich and fascinating, is witnessed today by the countless monuments that are worth visiting because in excellent condition. The first settlement can be traced back to the beginning of the 4th century B.C. Only at the end of that century a squared fortified encampent (castrum) was built. This military camp, called Ostia from the Latin word Ostium meaning "mouth of the river", was established at a distance of around 16 miles from Rome, as a military outpost to keep under control not only the access to the Tiber and the nearby areas, in order to defend Rome. The city was then surrounded by a new circle of walls that is traditionally attributed at the time of Sulla. The walls circumscribed an urban area of about 50 hectares which could be accessed through three main gates: Porta Romana,Porta Laurentina and Porta Marina.
Inclusions: Private guidance and assistance, "Skip-the-line" admission tickets
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation
Reviewed By fi00ntje
The tour with Askos tours was excellent. The guide was friendley, he knew almost everything, and he was on time. You must gibe hem (Francesco) een good tip. I did.
4. Private tour of Ostia, the ancient city harbor, by van with a PhD archaeologist
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
- A full optional car (up to 3 people) or van (up to 7 people) at your disposal for the entire tour - upgrade of a regular tour, you don't just visit an archeological site, you actively participate to the daily life of an ancient roman! - the tour guide is a Phd Archaeologist - Chance to customize the itinerary following your interests - A time machine, a journey through the past, a discovery more than a visit, a full immersion into nature and archaeology - no lines, no crowds - Flexible start time to better match with your own schedule
Inclusions: Headsets for a party of 6 pax or more, Local guide, PhD archaeologist guide, Private tour, Ticket fees, Transportation to and from the site on a luxury full optional car or van
Exclusions: Food, Souvenirs
Reviewed By P5546ZPmatthewb
Ferdinando was an absolute pleasure! His experience and education was truly evident through the entirety of the tour! Thanks to him, I was able to truly experience/discover and learn about the masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and grounds. 100% recommend him!!!
5. Ostia Antica Private Tour: from Rome by Train
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Join this Ostia Antica private tour and see one of the best archaeological sights in Lazio. With your guide — an ancient history expert — you'll enjoy a full tour of an archaeological sight that rivals Pompeii: without Pompeii's crowds. Enjoy the undivided attention of your expert guide as you discover all Ostia's treasures. Train tickets between Rome and Ostia are included. You'll meet your expert guide in Rome and journey to Ostia Antica. In Ostia, you'll see all the evidence of the rich civic life of Ancient Rome. From the remains of grand Temples and bathhouses with glimmering mosaics, to the marvelous theater where plays are still shown today, Ostia Antica has it all. Your expert guide will take you to all of Ostia's treasures, and you'll see the grand villas and amazing frescoes most tourist's miss. Ostia Antica is a near-complete Roman town and you'll step inside ancient life during the Empire. Ostia Antica was Rome's port and much of the Empire's wealth flowed through here.
Inclusions: Skip-the-line admission, Full tour from an expert guide, Headsets for groups of 6 or more, Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Train tickets to and from Rome
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 415brittaneyt
The tour of the ancient city and the Coliseum was excellent. We had one of the best tour guides. She was previously an archeologist so I felt like she had some real in-depth knowledge. She had a bright and charming personality. Her English was easy to understand. I had high hopes for Nero’s Palace tour. The virtual tour was very cool but short. Most of the palace is still being reconstructed so it was really hard to envision what it would have looked like. Not a lot of frescos to view. Mostly underground so take a jacket with you...it’s chilly. Might be great for a structural engineer with an imagination. The virtual portion was the only worthwhile part of the Nero tour.
6. Roman Mysteries Family tour of Ostia Antica
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The archaeological site of Ostia Antica is a magical place where adults and children can experience the unforgettable experience of a journey through time and learn about the habits, vices and virtues of the ancient Romans. We will discover together some of the most famous places of Ostia Antica such as the Theater, the Baths of the Forum, the public latrines and the Thermopolium retracing some passages of the famous books of the Roman Mysteries series set right in Ostia Antica and accopagnati by Flavia and her friends. Our family tour is designed precisely to satisfy the curiosity of the greatest and stimulate the little ones without tiring them too much. Get to know this fascinating place surrounded by nature and away from the noise of the city!
Inclusions: Local guide, Guided tour
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Reviewed By joshcV8300FP
This was a fantastic tour of an amazing site! The tour guide Stefania is extremely knowledgeable, and knows how to tell fascinating, vivid stories with charisma and humour. I feel like I have just stepped out of a time machine. Definitely the highlight of my trip to Rome!
7. Daily life in Ostia Antica (private tour)
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Relive a piece of ancient Rome history, immersing yourself in this unique archaeological site on an unforgettable tour. The tour allows you to visit in depth a good part of this extraordinary archaeological site that covers about 50 hectares, in which ancient ruins and nature merge to create suggestive landscapes. Founded according to tradition by King Anco Marzio in a strategic area from the military and commercial point of view, Ostia was the first Roman colony, port of the city of Rome at the mouth of the Tiber river. Along the way you will be able to observe the grandiose theater dating back to the Augustan era, the Baths of Neptune and its mythological mosaics, the remains of the imposing Capitolium that towers over the Piazza del Foro and the famous insulae and tabernae. A unique archaeological site in the world where it is really possible to relive the daily life of the ancient Romans in a chronological span of 8 centuries.
Inclusions: Local Judas, Guided tour
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Reviewed By Swisschilind
We booked this private family guided tour of the site of Ostia Antica for the third day of our 4-day visit to Rome. My husband and I and our four children thoroughly enjoyed the very interesting tour by Stefania (a highly experienced tour guide with a phd in history and a vast, impressive knowledge in the field). Not only did she provide fascinating information to my husband and myself, but she made the tour fun and interactive for the children (aged between 14 and 9). The site of Ostia Antica is absolutely incredible, providing a good insight into daily life of a Roman city in the old times. Having an experienced and articulate guide like Stefania makes all the difference and is a worthwhile spend to got the most out of the visit. Stefania happily overextended the 1,5 hour tour time to provide us with some extra insights and information. Take the train from Porta San Paolo in Rome, the journey is a mere 1,50 euros and lasts about 25-30 minutes. The site is also excellent to beat the crowds (even in non-covid days) as it is all open air and fringed with beautiful big old trees. We caught the train again at Ostia Antica and continued onto the beachside to have an excellent lunch.
8. Best of The Vatican Skip the line Tour of Sistine Chapel and St Peters Basilica
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This brilliant half-day tour encompasses the most popular attractions of the Vatican City, including the collection of Ancient Roman and Greek statues, Raphael’s Rooms, the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps, the Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter’s Basilica and Square and much more! You’ll be accompanied by an expert guide and, with pre-booked tickets you’ll be able to avoid the lengthy queues and begin exploring the artistic and architectural wonders of the Vatican.
Inclusions: local guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines
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Reviewed By flwildman
How about I post a few pictures with some travel advice for going to Rome Italy when we can travel again . We spend 8 days there and tried to see everything and failed. We did see the big sites including St Peters Basilica and Square, the Vatican museum, the Roman Forum, the Palatine Hill, Pantheon, Colosseum, Castel Sant’Angelo, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, many churches including Santa Maria Maggiore, St. John Lateran,Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme and Santa Maria in Trastevere and the Borghese Gardens and Art Museum, But I'm going to add one more place we visited that we really enjoyed. It is Rome's ancient port, Ostia Antica, which is about 15 miles southwest of Rome and easily reached by a short railroad trip to the modern city of Ostia. We had recently been to Pompeii and Herculaneum on a visit to Naples and felt the same sense of awe in Ostia Antica that we had in those two famous Roman sites. At times it felt like an ancient Roman in a toga was going to show up around the next corner. Only about 1/3 of the site has been evacuated but it includes a great theater, a small museum, a temple, remains of an apartment building and warehouses. My advice is to plan an extra day in Rome, go out by train and then have a late lunch is a local restaurant (which we did). Now I'll post s few pictures. A couple from Rome and a couple from Ostia Antica.
9. Private tour of Ostia Antica departing from Rome
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This private tour of Ostia Antica will allow you to get to know one of the most important archaeological areas of Rome and all of Italy. Ostia Antica was the ancient port of Rome, once located exactly at the mouth of the Tiber: even today the structure of the city and many of its buildings are perfectly preserved, and allow the visitor to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Ancient Rome. With this private tour of Ostia Antica you can explore all the main areas of archaeological excavations: in addition to some housing facilities, in fact, you can also admire the Augustus Theater, the Baths of Neptune, the Capitolium and the Forum. Your private and professional guide will be at your complete disposal for any clarification, in order to give you the best guided tour of Ostia Antica.
Inclusions: Private Guide, Entrance tickets to the excavations (Skip the line), Tickets for the Rome-Ostia A / R train
Exclusions: Private transportation, Food and beverages
Reviewed By steffiejoy1
We used a travel agent to plan our 15 day trip through ItalyXP and it was first class.Our tours, drivers and every detail was excellent. I highly recommend and will use them again.
10. Ostia Antica Tour from Rome - Small Group
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4.9 based on 14 reviews
Discover the most important, ancient Roman city of Ostia Antica on this half-day tour from Rome. Explore this once busy port-town with a small group (10 people or less) led by an expert guide. Visit the awe-inspiring ancient theater, baths, taverns, market places and temples, just to name a few. Admire ancient statues and artworks at the museum of Ostia Antica (included in the price). Follow your passionate guide off-the-beaten path and explore places inaccessible to larger groups. No annoying head-sets on this tour, but rather a personal and interactive experience.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Small group
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Y6687JDlouisel
This was such an interesting tour, we saw areas of Rome we hadn’t found and heard some great history of Rome, would definitely recommend.
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